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hedge·hog
 hedgehog
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- pronunciation:
- hej
hag
[or]
hej
hawg
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A hedgehog is a very small animal with a pointed nose and a very short tail. Hedgehogs have brown and yellow fur and spines that stick out from their bodies. When hedgehogs fear another animal, they roll in a ball to protect themselves.
Hedgehogs eat insects like beetles and caterpillars. They also eat worms and fruit.
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